Aron Baynes displays big shots, elite defense in return to Celtics

MORE CELTICS Irving apparently called LeBron at wildly coincidental time But it was Baynes' return that Boston desperately needed to knock off a Toronto team that has been at the top of the Eastern Conference mountaintop for most of this season. Baynes scored nine points on 4-for-5 shooting, along with grabbing five rebounds and dishing out two assists in just over 14 minutes played. "It was good to be out there," said Baynes, the unofficial team pest in pleading almost daily with the coaching and medical staffs to get back on the floor.18 Jan @ 3PM

Celtics' Aron Baynes

The Boston Celtics' defense has been on a downward spiral lately, but they may get a much-needed boost with the possible return of Aron Baynes tomorrow night against the Toronto Raptors. Out with a left fourth metacarpal fracture injury, Baynes is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game for the first time since suffering the injury in December. Baynes, whose defensive rating a year ago (96.6) was tops in the NBA, has once again been among the league's better defenders this season with a defensive rating this season of 97.3 which is tops in the NBA among players who have appeared in at least 25 games and average at least 14 minutes like Baynes.17 Jan @ 8PM

Kyrie Irving is pumped to have Robert Williams as "consistent lob threat"

Kyrie Irving is pumped to have Robert Williams as "consistent lob threat" originally appeared on nbcsportsboston.com Danny Ainge's nickname for Robert Williams may not be the fan favorite, but it's certainly accurate. The Boston Celtics rookie Ainge calls "Lob Williams" (and everyone else calls "Time Lord") saw increased minutes again Wednesday night against the Phoenix Suns after Aron Baynes left the game with a fractured hand. MORE CELTICS: Kyrie Irving needs more from supporting cast Baynes may be out several weeks, which means more playing time for Williams.21 Dec @ 4AM

Celtics center Aron Baynes broke hand against Suns, out indefinitely

Boston Celtics center Aron Baynes reportedly suffered a broken left hand on Wednesday night, and is expected to miss at least a month. Boston Celtics center Aron Baynes broke his left hand on Wednesday night in their game against the Phoenix Suns and is out indefinitely, the team announced on Wednesday night. #NEBHInjuryReport Aron Baynes has been diagnosed with a left fourth metacarpal fracture and is out indefinitely.20 Dec @ 3AM

Aron Baynes exits game vs Knicks with left ankle sprain

Boston Celtics big man Aron Baynes suffered a left ankle sprain late in the first quarter of Thursday's game against the New York Knicks and did not return. Baynes crumpled to the floor after his left ankle bent awkwardly after stepping on the foot of the Knicks rookie Kevin Knox. After being helped up, Baynes hobbled straight to the locker room.8 Dec @ 1AM